The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.

America Reports' co-anchor Sandra Smith reports on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stepping down before a formal disciplinary hearing by the House as part of an ethics investigation.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds.

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has resigned before the House can sanction her in an ethics investigation.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned her seat just before a public hearing Tuesday on punishment she would get for 25 alleged ethics violations.

McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress Tuesday amid allegations that she stole pandemic relief funds.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned Tuesday moments before a hearing was to begin to consider what punishment to recommend after a House ethics panel found she had committed numerous campaign finance and reporting violations.

The House Ethics Committee is holding a public hearing Tuesday to decide on a possible punishment for Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick after she was accused of stealing COVID relief funds to use for her campaign.